1,800 Ice Bear ice energy storage units to reduce power consumption during peak periods
July 22, 2015
NRG Energy Inc. and Ice Energy, a provider of distributed thermal energy storage systems, have partnered to help reduce California’s peak energy demand through an energy storage peak load management solution.
The report covers home, building, and industrial energy management
July 16, 2015
The global energy management systems market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost 17 percent from 2015 to 2019, according to a new report published by Technavio.
Advances in energy efficiency have spurred economic growth, lowered bills
July 15, 2015
Energy efficiency has made major strides in the U.S. in the last 35 years, with “energy intensity” — energy used per dollar of gross domestic product — down from 12.1 thousand Btu per dollar in 1980 to 6.1 thousand Btu per dollar in 2014, according to a new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
Increasing the competitiveness of American universities in building energy efficiency R&D is important
July 14, 2015
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $600,000 in funding to help American universities to establish stronger partnerships with industry and business in the area of building efficiency.
Near-term cost pressures overwhelm the bigger picture
July 14, 2015
An international survey of more than 1,500 professionals shows that while most companies see the cost benefits of energy efficiency measures, the majority lack a clear strategy, concrete targets, and a systematic approach to energy efficiency throughout the organization.
Web-based tool uses basic information to perform a set of custom building energy simulations
July 13, 2015
The New Buildings Institute (NBI) has announced a new, free tool to help building owners, managers, and contractors quickly evaluate the potential energy savings associated with various building retrofits.
North American energy management services market expected to boom over the next five years
July 13, 2015
The rise in energy prices and consumers’ focus on energy efficiency have compelled facility and home owners in North America to adopt energy-saving solutions, notes Frost & Sullivan. Suppliers are diversifying their portfolios with respect to system design and technology in order to remain competitive and meet their needs.
Move reflects its refocus on small and mid-sized business energy efficiency programs
July 13, 2015
Lime Energy Co., a provider of energy efficiency services to utilities and their commercial customers, announced that it is moving its corporate headquarters from Huntersville, North Carolina, to Newark, New Jersey.
Move reflects a continued refocus on its small and mid-sized business energy efficiency programs
July 9, 2015
Lime Energy Co., a leading provider of energy efficiency services to utilities and their commercial customers, announced that it is moving its corporate headquarters from Huntersville, North Carolina, to Newark, New Jersey.
Order requires all large existing state buildings to achieve LEED-EB certification
July 8, 2015
CodeGreen Solutions has won a multi-year contract with the state of California Department of General Services to provide sustainability, energy efficiency, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) services for over 60 buildings around the state.